People come from the far corners of the world to visit Pope Francis. And on June 8, 2018, a few visitors arrived who had traveled beyond the world.
They were members of Mission 53 to the International Space Station, along with family members. The multi-national mission ran from September-December, 2017.
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Pope Welcomes Returning Astronauts and Families
Members of Mission 53 of International Space Station